Great local restaurant and bar. Food is almost gourmet. I will detour through Piscataway just to stop at River Road Tavern anytime in the area now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Kennedy
The food is good, the barstaff are attentive and a pleasure to interact with, the atmosphere on a karaoke night is a party.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tye Brown
Something in me said not to go back to this bar, but after a few months away, I decided to give it another try. I should’ve trusted my gut 🤣🤣
The moment I walked in tonight, the vibe was off. The bar manager’s wife walked past me while wiping down a table, saw another group of customers, and didn’t say a word to me. Another employee looked at me and went straight to the back. Not one person acknowledged me — they just carried on serving everyone else comfortably, acting like I wasn’t there.
A few months ago, when the original incident happened, I ordered a mimosa and the manager threw a full attitude about opening a bottle. I told him, “Your wife made one for me before,” which was true — and that’s when he completely lost it. He started pacing, complaining, and having a full man-child meltdown in front of a group of regulars (men) during the day, talking loudly about his wife — saying she “doesn’t know what she’s doing” and “she’s too nice.” He clearly didn’t care who heard because, as he said, “It’s my bar, I told him I’d pay for the entire bottle (which I did) and still tipped him afterward. The way he handled that situation was awkward, unprofessional, and unnecessary.
Coming back tonight, it was clear they had all talked about me I’m always on folks mind lol. but nobody had the courage to just be upfront. In light as I write this review, it’s not that serious — I just wish folks would have a backbone and speak with their chest. No assumptions, no whispers — say it out loud.
Lol — not losing any sleep, and definitely not giving this bar or anyone attached to it another dime. I was and am amazing tipper, but I guess when you need your job, you keep your mouth shut. There are better bars around anyway. Matter of fact, I might just open my own.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
joekrillz
Spectacular bar awesome people
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Strawn
Food is good, especially the wings. Great prices on drinks. Karaoke on Mondays.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shannon O
For the last 5 years we lived down the street from River Road Tavern. Went for the first time on a Saturday night for a night cap and was hooked. Took my cousin there tonight for dinner and drinks and the menu had so many options and when we got the food OMG the food was delicious. Who doesn’t love a good bartender… Harry and Sara were the best: We will be back for sure, maybe even tomorrow night ! Corn Nuggets were the 💣
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody Crest
all the food was great. the mac n cheese bites were crispy and were perfectly complemented by the chipotle sauce. i nearly hit a car on river rd & centennial ave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carl Harmsen
This is a great dive bar with awesome food. Harry is an incredible foodie who has curated a perfect bar menu over the last few years. Their burgers, wings, French dip and pierogi are some of our favorites. Good beer selection and great bartenders. This spot is a local favorite and it packs a crowd of regulars. They have done a lot of face lifting over the past few years and really spruced the place up without removing that cool dive bar type of vibe.
If you have never been or haven't been in the last few years, definitely check them out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Dobos
Great place. Just an amazing find. Companion had the chicken Parm, I did the cheese steak. What a great place. Kind of slow but it fits the ambiance. All we're happy. The onion rings are amazing. Friendly staff and will do this place over again next visit.
Great local restaurant and bar. Food is almost gourmet. I will detour through Piscataway just to stop at River Road Tavern anytime in the area now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good, the barstaff are attentive and a pleasure to interact with, the atmosphere on a karaoke night is a party.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Something in me said not to go back to this bar, but after a few months away, I decided to give it another try. I should’ve trusted my gut 🤣🤣
The moment I walked in tonight, the vibe was off. The bar manager’s wife walked past me while wiping down a table, saw another group of customers, and didn’t say a word to me. Another employee looked at me and went straight to the back. Not one person acknowledged me — they just carried on serving everyone else comfortably, acting like I wasn’t there.
A few months ago, when the original incident happened, I ordered a mimosa and the manager threw a full attitude about opening a bottle. I told him, “Your wife made one for me before,” which was true — and that’s when he completely lost it. He started pacing, complaining, and having a full man-child meltdown in front of a group of regulars (men) during the day, talking loudly about his wife — saying she “doesn’t know what she’s doing” and “she’s too nice.” He clearly didn’t care who heard because, as he said, “It’s my bar, I told him I’d pay for the entire bottle (which I did) and still tipped him afterward. The way he handled that situation was awkward, unprofessional, and unnecessary.
Coming back tonight, it was clear they had all talked about me I’m always on folks mind lol. but nobody had the courage to just be upfront. In light as I write this review, it’s not that serious — I just wish folks would have a backbone and speak with their chest. No assumptions, no whispers — say it out loud.
Lol — not losing any sleep, and definitely not giving this bar or anyone attached to it another dime. I was and am amazing tipper, but I guess when you need your job, you keep your mouth shut. There are better bars around anyway. Matter of fact, I might just open my own.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spectacular bar awesome people
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good, especially the wings. Great prices on drinks. Karaoke on Mondays.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
For the last 5 years we lived down the street from River Road Tavern. Went for the first time on a Saturday night for a night cap and was hooked. Took my cousin there tonight for dinner and drinks and the menu had so many options and when we got the food OMG the food was delicious. Who doesn’t love a good bartender… Harry and Sara were the best: We will be back for sure, maybe even tomorrow night ! Corn Nuggets were the 💣
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
all the food was great. the mac n cheese bites were crispy and were perfectly complemented by the chipotle sauce. i nearly hit a car on river rd & centennial ave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great dive bar with awesome food. Harry is an incredible foodie who has curated a perfect bar menu over the last few years. Their burgers, wings, French dip and pierogi are some of our favorites. Good beer selection and great bartenders. This spot is a local favorite and it packs a crowd of regulars. They have done a lot of face lifting over the past few years and really spruced the place up without removing that cool dive bar type of vibe.
If you have never been or haven't been in the last few years, definitely check them out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place. Just an amazing find. Companion had the chicken Parm, I did the cheese steak. What a great place. Kind of slow but it fits the ambiance. All we're happy. The onion rings are amazing. Friendly staff and will do this place over again next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I travel a lot for for work. This place is a gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place !! Very friendly staff !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good LOCAL bar. Definitely will be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent local family owned pub - great vibes, awesome bartenders, fun customers, and great food - must try their wings! 🍻 cheers
Great little place for a drink or a lot of drinks. Low key spot.
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